Nocdurna
Desmopressin orodispersible tablets for nocturia and bedwetting. It mimics a hormone that makes the kidneys produce less urine at night.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Desmopressin
- Route
- Sublingual use
- Form
- Orodispersible tablet
- Strengths
- 0.2mg
This listing uses Nocdurna as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nocdurna vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nocdurna details
- Conditions
- Nocturia · Nocturnal Enuresis
- Alternative names
- Desmomelt; DDAVP
- Therapeutic class
- Vasopressin analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiuretic agent
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; headache; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
- Orodispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Sublingual use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Tricyclic antidepressants; NSAIDs; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Generally used in adults.
Contraindications
habitual polydipsia; known hyponatraemia; severe bladder dysfunction; moderate to severe renal impairment; cardiac insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
monitor serum sodium levels; restrict fluid intake one hour before and eight hours after administration; caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
severe hyponatraemia, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Desmopressin orodispersible tablets for nocturia and bedwetting. It mimics a hormone that makes the kidneys produce less urine at night.
Mechanism of action
Desmopressin mimics the action of antidiuretic hormone, increasing water reabsorption in the distal renal tubules and collecting ducts, thus decreasing urine production.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Potential for excretion in breast milk; consult a physician.
What you will receive
Nocdurna is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Desmopressin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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